Trail Running calendar near Elon 2026-2027

Join this trail race at William B. Umstead State Park with 5 km, 10 km, and 13.1 mile distances. Enjoy organized transport from Harrison Square and earn finisher medals and winter gear at this Cary event.

Experience a trail running festival in Pittsboro featuring 40 mile and 40K distances alongside a unique age-graded team relay. Enjoy a weekend of cross-country racing, live music, and camping in the scenic Shakori Hills.

HAROC at Hanging Rock State Park in Danbury NC offers 50k and 25k trail races over rocky, technical terrain with substantial elevation gain, aid stations, and a winter backup date.

A timed trail event at Cape Fear Shiner Park in Lillington, NC, featuring 9‑hour, 6‑hour, and 3‑hour options on a 1.17 mile loop, on-site aid, finisher medals, and proceeds benefiting the Harnett Food Pantry.

Run at the Rock is a December trail race at Cedarock Park in Burlington NC offering 5K, 10K, and a two lap half marathon over single-track and equestrian trails with aid stations and race amenities.

A weekend of trail races at Salem Lake offering a night 5K, looped 12.5K courses up to a 50K, and a four-person 50K relay, with water stops on looped courses, a seven hour cap for the 50K, finishers swag, and post-race food and beer.

A January trail event in Gibsonville, NC offering a 13.1 mile half with two river crossings, a 5 mile race, ruck divisions and virtual options. The race includes chip timing, on-course support, a hoodie and finisher medal.

A six hour trail event on a private 6.2 mile singletrack loop near Concord NC, with 1,350 feet elevation gain per lap. Full lap finishers receive awards and five laps within the time limit earns a 50K award; aid and parking provided.

Experience an epic trail run through Harris Lake County Park at the Viking Dash in Raleigh. Choose between 5K or 10K distances and earn a unique forged finisher medal for completing the journey.

A winter trail event at Camp GuilRock with a 12 hour continuous loop run and a 6 hour weighted ruck on a roughly 3 mile loop. The format includes lap stamps, FLAP and SLAP options, a stocked aid station, and finisher awards.

An annual, nonaffiliated 30 mile point-to-point run between Duke and UNC that alternates start locations by year. Participants assume all liability and should expect significant hazards on the route.

The Holly Springs Race Against the Sun will take place in Holly Springs from Saturday 6 March 2027 to Sunday 7 March 2027. You can run 100 miles.

The Crooked Road 24 Hour Ultra will take place in Rocky Mount from Saturday 6 March 2027 to Sunday 7 March 2027.

Charlotte Spartan Event Weekend at Porter Farms on April 3-4, 2027 features mud and creek crossings and multiple obstacle races, including Sprint 5 km, Super 10 km, Kids races, and 4 hour and 12 hour Hurricane Heat formats.

A 100 mile trail endurance run through William B. Umstead State Park in Raleigh, NC, with a 30 hour cutoff and a 50 mile option. The event is scheduled for April 3 to 4, 2027 and opens registration September 16, 2026.

A community trail event at Northwood High School in Pittsboro, NC featuring a 5K trail race and a 1 Mile fun run or walk. Leashed dogs are allowed and registered participants receive a T shirt and goodie bag.

Obstacle course weekend at McCormick Farms in Spring Lake, NC on May 1 and 2, 2027. Multiple race distances run from a 5 km Sprint to a 50 km Ultra, plus a kids race and spectator access.

A muddy obstacle course event at Jomeokee Campground in Pinnacle NC, organized by the Marine Corps League. It is held each year on the first Saturday in June; the 17th edition is scheduled for June 5, 2027 with registration opening March 1,..

Conquer mountain trails in the scenic Uwharrie Mountains of North Carolina. This chip timed fundraiser offers 5K and 10K distances featuring forest paths, mountain summits, and beautiful lake views to support local youth camp scholarships.